Onyango v Muthoni & another (Environment & Land Case 191 of 2017) [2023] KEELC 17121 (KLR) (26 April 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 17121
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 17121 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 April 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeContempt of CourtPostureApplication for leave to come on record and contempt of courtCoramNYUKURI
The application for leave to come on record is allowed. The 1st Respondent is not in contempt of court.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Philista Prudence Minja Onyango, sought leave to be represented by Amboko & Company Advocates and alleged that the 1st Respondent, Florence Sheila Muthoni, is in contempt of court for allegedly encroaching on her land.
Issues
- Whether the 1st Respondent is in contempt of court order
- Whether the 1st Respondent is a party to the suit
Reasoning
The court granted leave to the 1st Respondent to come on record for the Plaintiff, as the Plaintiff has changed her legal representation. The Plaintiff must prove all elements of contempt of court.
Outcome
The application for leave to come on record is allowed.
Orders
- Granting leave to the 1st Respondent to come on record for the Plaintiff
Authorities cited
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